Rotterdam
City in Netherlands
Rotterdam is a city in the Netherlands with a population of about 664,000. It is located 57 km from Amsterdam and features landmarks like the Van Nelle Factory and the Maeslantkering.
What to see
The city offers diverse sites including the UNESCO-listed Van Nelle Factory and the large-scale Maeslantkering storm surge barrier. Other notable locations include the Euromast, Diergaarde Blijdorp, the Rotterdam Blaak station, and the sculpture known as The Destroyed City.
When to go
The warmest temperatures occur from June to August, with daily highs around 19 °C to 21 °C. These months generally see rain on 11 to 14 days. If you visit between November and January, expect colder weather with daily highs of 6 °C to 10 °C and more frequent rain, occurring on up to 17 days in November.
Getting there
Rotterdam is served by Rotterdam The Hague Airport, which is 5 km from the city center. It is located 57 km from Amsterdam.
Top sights in Rotterdam
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 77 | 63 | 69 | 46 | 63 | 73 | 84 | 89 | 88 | 92 | 92 | 85 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Rotterdam (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Diergaarde Blijdorp
- Euromast
- Rotterdam Blaak station
- The Destroyed City